The complete U.S. Army survival guide to firecraft skills, tactics, and techniques

Summary: In this guide, you'll find important techniques for building fires, constructing tools, creating camouflage, and tracking preys' movement. From step-by-step instructions on crafting a flint knife to tips on beating an opponent in close combat, The Complete U.S. Army Survival Guide to Firecraft, Tools, Camouflage, Tracking, Movement, and Combat has got you covered. Within these pages you'll find: - Guidelines on selecting the best site to start a fire - The most effective moves to use against an opponent in any range of combat - How to choose an optimal location for cover in any terrain - Instructions for tracking the movement of dozens of different animals - And dozens more critical techniques! With dozens of photographs and illustrations demonstrating techniques and procedures firsthand, this guide is an essential read for every outdoorsman--from the novice weekend camper to the most seasoned survivalist.